Is this just about health benefits?

The headline was:

Oakland Press: District, Union at odds over health care (11/30/06)

One interesting point in the article:

"One board statement noted that other employee bargaining groups, both in the district and across the state, have agreed to similar provisions."

The union's reply:

"That might have made sense for (other bargaining units), but we're saying it doesn't make sense for us."

Still trying to figure out what that means...

==> Mike.